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Written by Andrew Leggatt
The Science of Wellbeing: How Gratitude and Purpose Improve Mental Health and Fulfilment In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Many Australians and New Zealanders are searching for greater happiness, meaning and balance in their lives. The science of wellbeing offers practical, evidence-based tools to help us thrive with […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
How Behaviour Change Science Drives Lifestyle Medicine In recent years, the link between behaviour change science and lifestyle medicine has become more apparent. As chronic diseases continue to rise globally, addressing the root causes of poor health habits has never been more crucial. Behaviour change science provides valuable insights into the psychological and motivational factors […]
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Meet GP and ASLM Fellow – Dr Emma King ASLM Member Spotlights showcase the invaluable work that ASLM Fellows, ASLM Accredited Doctors and Practitioners, and member ambassadors are doing to establish Lifestyle Medicine as central to health, healthcare and health policy. ASLM members represent a broad range of medical and health practitioners as well as […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Plant-Based Diet for Diabetes: Healthful Nutrition Benefits & How to Start Preventive Strategies in Australia In Australia, type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic levels, with a rising number of diagnoses each year. According to Government reports between 2000 and 2021, the number of people living with diabetes in Australia increased almost 2.8-fold, from 460,000 to […]
Written by Hung Nguyen
From Insight to Action: Embedding Social Prescribing and Person-Centred Care in Australia’s Health System by ASLM President Dr Hung The Nguyen Every year ASLM gets invited to lifestyle medicine conference in other jurisdictions. At the BSLM Conference this year I tried to relay what matters to clients, patients or health consumers when it comes […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Stress Management Techniques Used in Lifestyle Medicine In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common challenge that affects people from all walks of life. With the constant pressure to perform and meet deadlines, stress levels continue to rise, leading to both physical and mental health problems. From high blood pressure and sleep disorders to […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
A Beginner’s Guide to Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management with Lifestyle Medicine Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are on the rise, making preventive health more important than ever. Rather than focusing solely on treating these conditions once they develop, taking a proactive approach can help you prevent them before they […]
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Celebrating ASLM Members at the 2025 HCANZA Awards of Excellence The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) is proud to celebrate two of our members, Dr Sam Manger and Jody Bund, who were recognised at the 2025 HCANZA Awards of Excellence. These awards honour the impact health coaches and Lifestyle Medicine practitioners are making every […]
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LM Starter: 10 Weeks LM Starter – 10 Weeks Starts Tuesday 30 September 2025 | Online | Weekly live sessions + recordings available Following the success of the 4-week LM Starter workshop series, we’re pleased to present LM Starter – 10 Weeks, an extended group-coaching program led by Dr Gihan Jayaweera (“Dr G”). The program […]
Written by Roni Beauchamp
Looking Back, Looking Forward: 20 Years of Lifestyle Medicine in Australasia This year feels a little bit like standing on a mountain ridge – pausing for breath, taking in the view, and reflecting on how far we’ve come while glimpsing the promising path ahead. In 2005, a small group of clinicians met at Southern Cross […]
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